Free Planting Event
1 – 3 p.m. Sunday June 23
MLK Park, 900 Fuller SE 49506

In collaboration with OKT, the Grand Rapids Food Co-op is hosting a free Planting Event facilitated by Reynalda Jones, a fellow Co-op owner. The event will explore:

• Gardening’s impact on mood and physical well-being.
• Whole foods and mental health.
• Connecting with nature through mindfulness.
• Gardening for personal development

Each participant will plant seeds in a flowerpot (provided) to take home and enjoy.

A licensed clinical social worker practicing through her own business, A Solution B, Jones has over a decade of experience in the co-occurring, mental health field. She specializes in working with women experiencing stress, anxiety, and PTSD. She utilizes traditional talk therapy with a fusion of evidence-based holistic care to promote emotional wellness and whole-body wellness. Her goal is to educate others to actively prevent burnout before it is overwhelming for the body and mind. From May to October, her services also incorporate therapeutic gardening and clients have the opportunity to engage in therapy sessions, cultivate mindfulness skills, learn about nutrition, prioritize mental health, and much more.